Nathan Beford Forrest High: Time For a Name Change

[sheclown]

And Istanbul was Constantinople...       Whether it's a building, a park, a city, or even a country, names change all the time for a myriad of reasons.

But because of the controversy it's become complicated, is that right? Can't very well use the argument of "he wasn't even a Jax native" because Ed White wasn't.

It should be less about wanting to rid ourselves of the name Forrest, and more about honoring someone else who's time is due. If more people are in favor of the change than against it, then it shouldn't be such a problem anymore. There's no real excuse.

But even PS 201 would be better so it is about removing his name

[BridgeTroll]

To keep the Westsiders happy ... just rename it Lynrd Skynrd High and be done.

[sheclown]

To keep the Westsiders happy ... just rename it Lynrd Skynrd High and be done.

Now, that makes perfect sense to me!!!

[Cheshire Cat]

Looks like a first vote on the name change is set for November 4th.



http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-10-18/story/first-vote-controversial-name-change-nathan-b-forrest-high-due-nov-4   (click link for full story)

By Khristopher J. Brooks
The first step in possibly changing the name of a Duval County high school will begin next month.
Nathan B. Forrest High School's Advisory Council plans to vote Nov. 4 on whether to start the lengthy process of re-naming the Westside school. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says it's hard to tell at this point how soon the issue could come before the Duval County School Board, but an online petition certainly has given the issue more national attention.
If Forrest High's SAC approves starting the process for a name change, the School Board then decides whether to move forward. If so, the school district then must gather public opinion and consider new names.
At that point, Vitti must then decide whether he will recommend changing the name. If he does, the final vote comes down to the School Board.
Vitti said he and the School Board are awaiting a report from board member Connie Hall, who was assigned to determine where people in the Forrest community stand on changing the name. The report is due in coming weeks, the superintendent said.
Vitti already has said he would support a Forrest High name change if the push came naturally from the public


Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2013-10-18/story/first-vote-controversial-name-change-nathan-b-forrest-high-due-nov-4#ixzz2iBu9Oayt

[theduvalprogressive]

Yep and it now has to go through the process.

[sheclown]

Detroit:

"Florida school named after KKK leader gets new name"

http://www.freep.com/article/20140108/NEWS07/301080146/jacksonville-school-KKK-name-removed